US Bridges

Lrd Cady ST over Rock River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 26 Busines · Structure no. P28070600000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cady ST over Rock River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Lrd Cady ST over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cady ST
CrossesRock River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 26 Busines
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.19661, -88.7245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cady ST over Rock River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cady ST over Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cady ST over Rock River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Cady ST over Rock River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cady ST over Rock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.